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Beijing Travel Guide

Beijing, the capital of the People's Republic of China is the nation's political, cultural, scientific and educational heart as well as a key transportation hub. Beijing has served as the capital of the country for more than 800 years. The city has many places of historic interest and architectural/scenic beauty. Beijing's travel industry has forged forward after China's economic reforms in 1978, and the city is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Beijing became the focus of world attention in 2008 when it hosted the Olympics. The games were a symbol of both China’s progress and China’s tradition with high-class and eye-catching facilities and spectacular ceremonies. People from all around the world were welcomed to travel to Beijing under the slogan "One World, One Dream". more about Beijing »

Beijing Top Attractions

The Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. The splendid architecture of the Forbidden City represents the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment. Accolades In 1961 the Forbidden City was listed... more about The Forbidden City

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Beijing Photos

The Forbidden City
Lama Temple
Hutong Tour in Xicheng District

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Shopping in Beijing

Beijing

Beijing has several shopping districts that offer a mind-boggling variety of goods. The traditional shopping districts have always been Wangfujing Street, Qianmen Street, Dongdan and Xidan Commercial Street, but now Jianguomen Outer Street and Chaowai Street have risen to the top in terms of carrying the latest and most luxurious items. Shopping at...more info about Beijing Shopping »

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We arrive by cruise ship in Tianjin on March 23. Our flight leaves very early the next morning from Beijing Capitol Airport, so we are spending the night at the Langham Place Hotel at the Airport. What would be our least costly method to go from the Port to the Hotel?
Asked by Mary Sarner (Feb. 02, 2012) Reply
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Hi, i will be going to Beijing from 22/2 - 28/2 Can you send me your suggested places to go (itinerary) and nice food places? Thanks!!
Asked by Natalie (Feb. 01, 2012) Reply
A Michael Hu (Feb. 02, 2012) replied:
Hi Natalie, I recommend our Beijing tour packages to you. Please click here for details: http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/tours.htm. How many people in your group? I can tailor make an itinerary for you.
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is it crowded in the first week of April of this 2012?
Asked by jc (Feb. 01, 2012) Reply
A Nora Ou (Feb. 02, 2012) replied:
Hi, there is not big event during the first week of April in Beijing and it''s not peak season, so there won''t be much people. During weekends, there may be crowds in highlight attractions.
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Is there a subway or bus that goes from the Day''s Inn Forbidden City to the Great Wall Mutianyu? Also, I can take a flight out of Capital Airport at 6:45 or at 7:25am I am trying to choose a flight that will allow me the time to take Line 1 to line 2 and then the Airport Express. What time does the...
Asked by Dennis (Feb. 01, 2012) Reply
A Robert Hui (Feb. 02, 2012) replied:
Hi Dennis,

Thank you for your inquiry!

Regarding your first question, I am sorry to inform you that there is no subway of direct bus runs between Days Inn Forbidden City to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall, you can simply take a taxi to get there, the distance between them is about 80Km, and it takes about 2 hours to get the Wall from the hotel, and the cost of taking a taxi is about CNY 230.

The open time of the Line 1 is 05:05 - 23:15, for Line 2 is 05:09 - 22:45, for the Airport Line is 06:00 - 22:30. We usually suggest our clients to check-in at the airport 2 hours in advance, thus, it is not recommended to take metro there if you wish to catch these two flights, get up in early morning and take a taxi there will be OK.

The cost is about CNY 100.

Hope it helps.

Wish you a nice day!

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Is Beijing also known for its dimsum/dumplings (such as Xiao Long Bao) or just for the Peking Duck? Could you recommend a great dimsum place that's not overly expensive.
Asked by Dorothy Cheng (Feb. 01, 2012) Reply
A Lynn Ye (Feb. 03, 2012) replied:
Guangzhou and Hongkong have much more dimdums than that in Beijing. In Shanghai Lao Restaurant (上海老饭店), there are delicious Xiao Long Bao (Chinese name is 南翔小笼包), the restaurant is located in Floor 18, Zhongshang Mansion, 5 Sanlihe East Road, Xicheng District (西城区三里河东路5号中商大厦18楼), the telephone is 010-68587777 or 68524007.
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Hi, I am planning to visit beijing from 5th Feb'12 to 8th Feb'12 wi&h my family. Please suggest the winter cloths needed at that time. Will the shopping moll & markets are open after new years holiday?
Asked by Md Mahmudul Hoque (Jan. 31, 2012) Reply
A Candice Song (Feb. 01, 2012) replied:
Dear Md Mahmudul Hoque,

You could bring some thermal clothes there, such as an overcoat and a pair of thick trousers. Moreover, a hat, a scarf and a pair of gloves are also suggested to keep warm.

Besides, the shopping moll will be open at that time. You can search more information on the website http://www.chinahighlights.com/beijing/shopping.htm.

Hope it helps.

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Hi! From South Railway station, how can I go to Philippine Embassy? Address is 23 Xiu Shui, Bei Jie, Jianguomenwai. How far is it? Thanks!
Asked by Vivien (Jan. 30, 2012) Reply
A Mia Yang (Feb. 01, 2012) replied:
You can use subway. Here is how:

Take subway line 4 and get off at Xuanwumen Station; transfer to subway line 2 and get off at Jianguomen Station. Use Exit B Northeast, and walk maybe 600 meters to the embassy.

If you don't speak any Chinese at all, you can print out or have people write down the Chinese name of the embassy for you to show to people when you ask for directions.

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Hi, I am planning to go Beijing from 19th to 24th Feb. Is a synthetic padded coat worn with thick sweater good enough. Do I need to wear wool sweater?
Asked by Nor (Jan. 30, 2012) Reply
A Lynn Ye (Jan. 31, 2012) replied:
Beijing's winter lasts from Dec. to Feb. According to the weather in past years, the temperature in late Feb. ranges from -3 °C (27 °F) to 6 °C (43 °F), and the wind could be strong. Hence, a down jacket, gloves and a scarf might be prepared.
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I will travel Beijing from 23 to 31/3/2012, I'm worry about the sandstorm, do you think it will happen and may i know how frequent is it ?
Asked by Jasmine (Jan. 29, 2012) Reply
A Candice Song (Jan. 31, 2012) replied:
Dear Jasmine,

The sandstorm mainly takes place in April and it happens once every three or five days. You may bring something just in case to protect you from it, such as a hat or a respirator.

Hope it helps.

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How do I get to Chongwen Men Hotel, 2 Chongwen Men West Street via subway from Beijing Int'l Airport? Thanks
Asked by eduardo (Jan. 28, 2012) Reply
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